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Mercedes Riggs
About Mercedes
Biography
I'm an immigration lawyer and I enjoy helping to keep families together through my work on their green card applications and visas. I also enjoy helping permanent residents become naturalized citizens.
I graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Product Design, and went to Santa Clara University School of Law. At Santa Clara University School of Law I focused my studies on Intellectual Property, Telecommunications Law and Contracts. After law school, my interests broadened and now I take on immigration law cases.
When I'm not working, I like hiking and spending time with my family.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
95%
15 years
Asylum
5%
14 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 2 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 15 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Riggs Immigration Law PLLC
108 SE 124th Ave, Suite 21, Vancouver, WA, 98684
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108 SE 124th Ave, Suite 21, Vancouver, WA, 98684
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Mercedes Riggs's Reviews
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Posted by Taieba Sadeqi | October 18, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
You done great job. Thanks a lot
Saliha Sadeqi is my mom. My mom case approved.we really proud to have angels of light and power like her in this world. I am proud of this kind lawyer with all my heart and I always wish her the best
Posted by Mackenzie | December 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ger it done right!
I didnt want to deal with the BS. Met with Mercedes and she was great. Everytime I emailed I got a quick response. She was there all the way. I highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Immigration advice session
Mercedes Riggs listened carefully to our situation, answered all of my questions about the next steps and potential pitfalls, and reassured me that we had not made any major errors so far. This service is excellent! - not only was it lower cost than an in-person visit but I had my answers very quickl...
Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2014
Successful!
Mercedes Riggs took our complicated waiver process and we prevailed! She is competent, realistic, professional and reliable. Our questions were answered promptly. Mercedes didn't finesse us into a false sense of security -- she was optimistic but realistic -- we appreciated this candor. Bottom...
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2013
My husband got his green card
I applied for a green card for my husband and Ms. Riggs was very helpful, professional, and nice. My case was a very rare case and we had so many concerns before applying and also during the process, so we got lots of help from her and she was very quick to answer all of my questions. Thanks to her, ...
Mercedes Riggs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mercedes is a diligent and competent immigration lawyer. She has a knack for untangling difficult and complicated cases, and coming up with creative, workable solutions. I've worked with Mercedes many times, and I'd highly recommend her legal services."
"I met Mercedes years ago through the American Immigration Lawyers Association, in which we are both active members. There are only a few attorneys who exude passion for their work and strong sense of responsibility for the clients they serve. I immediately felt Mercedes was one of these attorneys, and still hold that view. She also comes to law from the background of being an engineer with a focus on design. This means that she appreciates solving problems from the perspective of the clients she serves. Mercedes is a fine professional whom I'm proud to call a colleague. (As they say in the travel guidebooks - Recommended!)"
Minda Thorward
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Education
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Of Counsel, Sound Immigration
2011 - Present
Attorney, Riggs Immigration Law PLLC
2009 - 2010
Assistant, Law Office of William Parks
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Magellan
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Yahoo!
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Hewlett Packard
2007 - 2009
Research Assistant, Santa Clara University School Of Law
Associations
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2009
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Stanford University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2020
Citizenship Class
Citizenship
2020
Bridging the Border: A Community Forum with AG Bob Ferguson
Immigration
2017
Immigrants and Refugees: History, Myths, and Personal Stories
Immigration Myths
2017
Chapter monthly Meeting
Immigration
Publications
2012
De Novo Magazine
The Alliance for Equal Justice
2012
2012
De Novo Magazine
Writs Unwrapped: Using Writs of Attachment in Your Practice
2012
2011
2011
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Descheduled interview
02 Apr 2021
Q&A
MY PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD HAS SA1, BUT I AM NOT SURE I MIGRATED INTO THE USA
01 Apr 2021
Q&A
RE: U-Visa : I've been a victim of a robbery at gunpoint; Law Enforcement certified I918B - what are my chances for approval?
08 Jun 2012